Arrive Srinagar

Welcome to Kashmir !! Arrive at the Srinagar Airport. Meet the local Airport Representative and proceed towards your Houseboat for check in. After you check-in and freshen up, enjoy the famous Shikara ride on Dal Lake. 

Overnight stay on the Houseboat.

Note: Kindly note that April onwards, it is the start of summer in Kashmir, Room heating facilities in the Houseboats generally start getting removed depending as per the weather conditions.

Meal: Dinner. 

Srinagar – Pahalgam (95 Kms/ Approx 3.5 hrs)

Today after an early breakfast, check out and visit Shankaracharya Temple. Located on the Shankaracharya Hill, dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is accessible by 272 steps up the mountain. Visit the Mughal Gardens - Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. Drive to Pahalgam - Valley of Shepherds. Enroute, stop in Pampore for a demonstration on Saffron cultivation. Also get a chance to buy Kashmiri Saffron. Visit Avantipur ruins -A excavated Temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu were built by King Avantiraman in 9th century. Later proceed towards your hotel in Pahalgam. Overnight stay in Pahalgam

(Note: During the Tulip season, we will visit the Tulip Garden, as an additional sightseeing in our itinerary.)

Meal: Breakfast & Dinner

Pahalgam (Half Day excursion to Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, Chandanwari)

Today after breakfast, visit Aru Valley - offering some fantastic scenes of the lush meadows and mountains. Visit Betaab valley – initially known as the Harjan Valley, this valley was renamed after the hit Bollywood movie Betaab, which was shot in its picturesque surroundings. Visit Chandanwari - starting point for Amarnath Yatra and is a popular hiking destination. Rest of the day is free to stroll in the local market of Pahalgam. Overnight at the hotel in Pahalgam. 

Note: Kindly note the Half Day excursion to Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari is done by the Local Taxis (Tavera/ Sumo/ Eeco) which run on a set schedule operated by the local Taxi Union on Pahalgam.

Meal: Breakfast & Dinner

Pahalgam - Gulmarg (140 Kms / approx 04 hrs)

Today after breakfast, enjoy a picturesque drive to Gulmarg - "Meadow of Flowers". Enroute, visit Kashmiri Cricket Bat Factory. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Evening is free to stroll on own. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.

Meal: Breakfast & Dinner

Note: In Gulmarg

In case of heavy rainfall/ Gulmarg is not operational due to any sort of Weather conditions, we will take clients to Doodhpathri.

Gulmarg Gondola Ticket up to Phase 1 is part of the package and subject to availability as per the booking dates. Please be noted, that Gulmarg date can change since itinerary is subject to shuffling. 

In Gulmarg - The Tour Vehicle only provides drop to the Gulmarg hotel. For local movement guest has to either hire the pony or local vehicle on direct payment basis.

Gulmarg - Srinagar (55Kms / approx. 3 Hrs)

After Buffet breakfast. Enjoy Asia's Highest Cable Car Project Gulmarg Gondola - The Gondola offers all tourists, scenic views of  Pir Panjal Mountains and Valley as you head towards Phase 1: KHILANMARG. You may enjoy a Sledge ride or Snow Mobile ride on the snow-covered slopes (on direct payment basis) Later proceed to Srinagar. En-route visit Handloom Emporium. Arrive at Srinagar and Check- in into the Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar. 

Meal: Breakfast & Dinner

Note: In Gulmarg 

The vehicle only provides drop to the Gulmarg hotel. For local movement guest has to either hire the pony or local vehicle on direct payment basis.  

In case of heavy rainfall/ extreme weather conditions and Gulmarg Gondola is not operational due to adverse weather conditions or technical reasons mentioned by Gulmarg Gondola without prior notice, we will take clients to Doodh Pathri. 

Gulmarg Gondola Ticket upto Phase 1 is inclusive of the package and subject to availability at the time of booking. Gulmarg date can change since itinerary is subject to shuffling. 

Fly Back Home

Today after breakfast, Do spare a few minutes to share your feedback. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Kashmir tour.

Important Points to be noted: Kashmir is witnessing unprecedented demand for travel in recent months. Due to limited hotel supply in Kashmir, hotels offered at the booking stage may be changed at the time of actual travel. This may also lead to an increase in the price which will be informed to you prior to travel.

Being a group tour package, the departures will be operated on meeting the minimum operating strength of 6 passengers. Otherwise, passengers will be given an option of shifting to another operating departure or continue the same departure by paying the private vehicle supplement as applicable.